1. Both emetic and cathartic. ... 2. An agent that causes vomiting and purging of the lower intestines at the same time. ... Origin: Gr. Vomiting + E. Cathartic. ... (21 Jun 2000) ... Found on http://www.encyclo.co.uk/local/20973
Type: Term Pronunciation: em′ĕ-tō-kă-thar′tik Definitions: 1. Both emetic and cathartic. 2. An agent that causes vomiting and purging of the lower intestines. Found on http://www.medilexicon.com/medicaldictionary.php?t=28589